Forestry Licence to Cut

A forestry licence to cut (FLTC) is a non-replaceable, small Forest Act agreement (licence) that allows harvesting of timber in a specific area over a short period of time. This form of licence is intended to manage a specific need or purpose.

A small scale salvage forestry licence to cut is a specific type of forestry licence that allows the harvest of up to 2,000 m³ in volume specifically for dead and damaged timber.

A forestry licence to cut can grant harvesting rights for several purposes that provide opportunities for small operators. A forestry licence to cut may be issued in an area-based licence only for limited circumstances.

• Licence to Cut Administration Manual (PDF, 9.3MB)
• Authorizations for Cutting Standing Timber Guidance - March 2026 (PDF, 179KB)

Licence to Cut Applications

Natural Resource Districts have the responsibility to accept applications for issuance of forestry licence to cuts. If you require a forestry licence to cut, please submit an application or questions to your local Natural Resource District. Natural Resource Districts will need to review various factors to determine if the application will be accepted and a forestry licence to cut issued.

• Forestry Licence to Cut Application Form - June 2026 (WORD, 99KB) – for volumes greater than 50m³
• Incidental Timber Harvest Application Form - June 2026 (WORD, 91KB) – for volumes less than 50m³.  See Free Use Permit website for more information on less than 50m³.